All About Play
How your child plays now:
- She starts and stops without falling, suddenly dodges, runs, and skips.
- She can play by herself, fitting the pieces into her puzzle.
- She likes to have a choice of colors.
- She expects you to display her work; this is always the best reward.
- She tells you what she is going to draw before she starts but if she thinks the drawing is starting to look like something else, she abandons the original plan.
Why your child will enjoy these toys now:
- Ride-on toys
- Role-play toys
- Sports toys
- Roller skates
- Battery-powered ride-on toys
- Play kitchen with toy food and utensils
- Simple remote-control vehicles
Got a parenting challenge? Some of the best advice and ideas comes from other parents who’ve been through it already.
Veg out, Baby!
From April in Louisville
My 22-month-old son will not eat vegetables. I have tried tricking him with baby food, putting syrup on his carrots and mincing the vegetables with meat or rice, but nothing works. As soon as it goes in his mouth, it's right back out again. I give him a vitamin every day, but I'm worried that he’s not getting the nutrition he needs or developing healthy eating habits. Any suggestions?
Play & Learn Family Activities
You’ll be helping your 2 1/2-to-3 year-old’s development when you try these fun activities together.
